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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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